Rupert Grint returns to play Ron on Broadway
Rupert Grint, who first played Ron Weasley in the 2001 Harry Potter film series, said he will return to the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a 17-week run at the Lyric Theatre from February 2 until May 30. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender framed his casting as a bridge between the original films and the stage story. The announcement generated mixed fan responses online, with some disappointed about scheduling and others defending Grint, while the report also references controversy around author J.K. Rowling's public views.
Rupert Grint will play Ron on Broadway for 17 weeks.
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Rupert Grint rose to fame playing Ron Weasley in the film series from 2001. Tom Felton, another film actor, is currently appearing in the same Broadway production until January 30. Grint's casting may prompt discussion about other film…
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